Norfolk broads

drongo
drongo Forum Participant Posts: 20
edited January 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We are thinking of visiting Norfolk next September for the first time and like the look of the Norfolk Broads CC site, can anyone recommend it?   Thank you.

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  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #2

    Not been there drongo, but can recommend Sandringham, Seacroft, Great Yarmouth, all good sites for couples or families....Cool

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2016 #3

    We went there 3 years ago and had a wonderful time. Can thoroughly recommend it. There is a bus from a stop 2 mins from the site that goes to Wroxham and on to Nrwich. Nice site and lots to see in the area. We hope to go back sometime.

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  • huskydog
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    edited January 2016 #5

    Went there 2 years ago , open flat site and a short walk to the river at luden bridge , Google Earth it and you will get the lay of the land .......

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2016 #6

    Some pictures of the site
    here     Its handy for most of the well known places on the Broads, Horning, Wroxham and Potter Higham. Nearby Ludham Bridge below.

    David


  • lesandang
    lesandang Forum Participant Posts: 243
    edited January 2016 #7

    Stayed there earlier this year. No hesitation in recommending. Just north of the site along the river, sorry can't recall exact location just now, you can go on am amazing boat trip into the reed beds, the little boat is called "The Electric Eel", so not to be missed!

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2016 #8

    It's called How Hill lesandang.  We went on the electric eel when we stayed at The Norfolk Broads site.  Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide.

  • drongo
    drongo Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited January 2016 #9

    Thanks for all the replies, think we will give it a try as it's near the coast as well. We are a little worried about visiting Sandringham as we will have our elderly dog with us and fear the seasonal canine disease. 

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2016 #10

    Some pictures of the site here Its handy for most of the well known places on the Broads, Horning, Wroxham and Potter Higham. Nearby Ludham Bridge below.

    David


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    Great photos DavidK.

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2016 #11

    Can't help you with the site Drongo as we live not too far away.  If you want any tips info on the area and POI please let me know

  • drongo
    drongo Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited January 2016 #12

    Can't help you with the site Drongo as we live not too far away.  If you want any tips info on the area and POI please let me know

     

    Thank you.

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  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #13

    The best way to see The Broads is by boat. You cannot get to much of them by car but there are several pleasant walks that will get you close. 

  • Pliers
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    edited January 2016 #14

    We stayed on this site last May, and really enjoyed it. There are many Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves nearby, with very helpful wardens, and quite often, wonderful cakes and scones.

    Highly recommended.

  • JD6620
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    edited January 2016 #15

    The Norfolk Broads site is a lovely site, we have spent a lot of time here over the years. It is flat and the majority of the pitches are hard standing, there are a few on grass if you like to have grass beneath your feet. There are some nice walks from the site, along the river to How Hill nature reserve or into Ludham village via a quiet country lane where we often had lunch at the pub before returning to site. There is a bus stop, shop, cafe and pub all within a few minutes walk of the site.  The best way to see the Broads is by boat, either hire your own, or take one of the organised cruises along the river that depart from Wroxham and Potter Heigham.  You are also quite central for visiting the local villages and towns and it's not far to the coast.  There are some lovely sandy beaches in this part of Norfolk.  Copy and paste this link for a Caravan Channel review of the site  https://youtu.be/XKlZweSlMWU

  • fur ball
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    edited January 2016 #16

    We stayed there two years ago at the end of September, great site within easy reach of loads of great places. Nice pub fifteen minutes walk up the road and I can't remember the name but the wardens told us of a Chinese that delivers to the gates and we had
    a great couple of meals from them. If you hire a boat do it mid week and you can haggle yourself a good deal.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2016 #17

    Spent two fantastic weeks there in summer 2014. Lovely well kept site. toilet/shower block spotless and another toilet open when it is time for cleaning. There are a mixture of grass and hardstanding pitches, but we stayed on a service pitch which was huge, car caravan and awning and still a few feet to spare all round.

    Lots to do, towns, villages, NT places and of course the broads. we hired a small boar at the boatyard a few minutes walk from the site (discount for CC). North coast excellent, make sure you go on the seal trips. Great Yarmouth is a great day out as well.

  • Norfolk Hawker
    Norfolk Hawker Forum Participant Posts: 29
    edited January 2016 #18

    If you want to find out about the Broads in advance the Broads Authority (Google it!) publish an annual newsheet called The Broadcaster, which gives lots of info about the Broads area and has a diary showing local events. The paper is issued about Easter
    Time, but there is a downloadable copy on their website at about the same time. 2015 version is still on the site and has much info that will be the same for 2016.

     

  • drongo
    drongo Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited January 2016 #19

    This all sounds very good and thank you for your input. I've booked us in for the second week in September so fingers x for some nice weather for our first visit. 

  • TanyaandMick
    TanyaandMick Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited January 2016 #20

    You'll throughly enjoy your visit to the area and CC site; as it's top draw.......

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